I did some research and looked up the best ways to paint IKEA cabinets. I found so many recommendations for a shellac based primer that promised to help paint stick to IKEA cabinets. The primer that I decided to used is called Zinsser B. I. N. Primer.
-By having the cabinet doors professionally spray painted, you will get a durable finish . The last thing you want to do is hand paint new cabinets and then have the finish wear off in a couple of years. -Because you are having a custom finish applied, you don’t need to use Ikea crown molding for the cabinets.
This begs the inquiry “What kind of paint do you use to paint kitchen cabinets?”
The toekicks of the base cabinets are painted using a brush since we weren’t as concerned with getting them absolutely smooth as the drawers and doors. The final paint color was Sherwin Williams Sea Salt, a latex (water-based) paint.
Can you paint over IKEA cabinet fronts?
IKEA SEKTION cabinet fronts are already finished and painted. They are made of laminate wood which means they have a glossy texture. And that laminate finish is something that can’t easily be painted over.
I can see if we can figure it out! nothing ruins the perfect IKEA hack like a bad paint job! Painting laminate furniture is easy but if you don’t know the right steps, you can be setting your newly painted furniture piece on your front curb instead of your living room. With this tutorial on how to paint IKEA furniture, I give you everything you need to make your paint finish last.
How long does it take to paint IKEA cabinets?
We chose larger molding for Andi and Neil’s kitchen. Also if you are mixing Ikea cabinets with some custom millwork, you can have them all painted together for a seamless look. -Plan for the extra time it takes to have these painted (typically 2-4 weeks ).
Did you sand base cabinets before painting IKEA cabinets?
I am about to paint the same cabinets from IKEA. I’m curious, did you also sand the base cabinets before painting? Yes I did sand the base cabinets as well . I think I just forgot to put that in my tutorial. What is the reason not to use the paint sprayer for the base cabinets as well? Why stick to just the drawer fronts?
What kind of primer do you use on IKEA cabinets?
It’s a shellac based primer and is essential if you want to paint IKEA cabinets. You can’t use a water-based or oil-based primer to paint over laminate . It won’t work. Right on the can it says that it will stick to all surfaces.